JAS File Extension

What is JAS file?

Full format name of files that use JAS extension is Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Bitmap Graphics Format. Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Bitmap Graphics Format specification was created by Corel Corporation. JAS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. JAS file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The most popular software that supports JAS files is Corel PaintShop Pro.

Programs which support JAS file extension

Programs that can handle JAS files are as follows. Files with JAS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with JAS extension?

Problems with accessing JAS may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with JAS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with JAS files.

Step 1. Get the Corel PaintShop Pro

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports JAS files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Corel PaintShop Pro and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Corel PaintShop Pro installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Corel PaintShop Pro and update if needed

If you already have Corel PaintShop Pro installed on your systems and JAS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Corel PaintShop Pro cannot handle files with JAS may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Corel PaintShop Pro is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Corel PaintShop Pro to JAS files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate JAS files with latest version of Corel PaintShop Pro you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the JAS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Corel PaintShop Pro is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open JAS files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected JAS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with JAS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the JAS is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper JAS file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the JAS in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the JAS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the JAS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the JAS file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic JAS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with JAS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Bitmap Graphics Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Corel PaintShop Pro

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with JAS extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Bitmap Graphics Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle JAS files.

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